Hey my new readers, if any! I'm brand new and this is my first story. I would love to know if people want me to continue this story. I'll update every week I promise! I'm not like those authors that leave you hanging for months for one update! I don't plan on making really short chapters; mine won't be extremely long because I want to keep my readers interested. Well now that I have told you some useless babble on to other stuff!
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Means that the next part is in another place.
Italics – a person's thoughts
The name after the story title is the chapter name.
That's about it, on to the story!
Gems of Amethyst and RubyExcuse me?
A fiery-eyed teenager with black spiked hair tipped with crimson and golden bangs walked through the palace halls, completely at peace that is until his father, the Pharaoh of Egypt came to have talk with him…
"What do you mean I have to marry another male?" An angered teen shouted at his parents. "What about having an heir? Does my opinion even matter father?"
"Now listen to me Atemu! You are a Prince and have an obligation to your country! If you don't marry their son we will never be able to bring our countries together in peace! Don't you want the best for Egypt? Our people look up to us for guidance and protection. Would you want to be the cause of the destruction of Egypt?"
"I…no," his father had caught him there, what was he supposed to do? He couldn't marry another male! It was impossible it was stupid, and it was just plain wrong. "Why can't we be friends? Why do I have to marry him?"
"Atemu it is the only way the his parents will let us pass through their land to trade. They don't want strangers in their homeland. Marrying their Prince will make us part of their family. Please Atemu, just do this…"
"How can you expect me to just do that? I don't even know him! I can't just marry someone I don't know and love. For Ra's sake I don't even know his name!"
"Atemu, You don't even have to love him you just have to be on civil terms with him and you'll be fine."
"Father isn't there another way? Please I don't want to do this…"
"My word is final and your fiancé will be arriving tomorrow morning. I suggest you prepare, because I will not tolerate rude behavior toward our guest!"
Atemu was at a loss for words, no one had mentioned this to him till now and he didn't know what he could do. He had no choice but to give his father a small nod.
"Then that's settled Atemu, I'm sorry but this is the way it is supposed to be, this is the way it has to be." The Pharaoh then turned on his heel and started to walk away. Suddenly he stopped and without turning called back to Atemu "Yugi."
Atemu started when he heard his father speak to him. "What? Yugi? What do you mean?"
The Pharaoh started walking again and as he walked he answered Atemu, "That's his name…"
Atemu watched until his father was gone, then he slumped against the wall in defeat. 'Yugi? So that's his name…Oh Ra what was he in for. Who was this Yugi? Was he a rude, snobby, insolent child? Atemu didn't know what to think, he would just have to wait till he met the other Prince… Yugi.
Atemu made it to his room and sat down on his bed with a heavy sigh. His head shot up at the sound of another voice.
"Something bothering you, my Prince?" asked a slightly sarcastic voice.
"Mahado! What are you doing here?"
"My Prince, I followed you, it isn't that hard to do you know."
"Honestly Mahado, your sarcasm is annoying!"
"You might not find my sarcasm funny, but your new husband-to-be might!" Mahado now sported a broad smile.
"How did you find out about that?" Atemu was shocked, had Mahado known longer than he had? "I just found out two minutes ago, you couldn't possibly know that!" Atemu looked at the sly smile on Mahado's face. "Oh you didn't! Did you? You listened in to a private conversation between my father and myself!"
"It was hardly private, in the wide hallway! Besides I'm supposed to protect you. How can I protect you if I'm not with you? I'm sorry my Prince but you must understand that by tomorrow the whole kingdom with know, and you know you will be stuck marrying him."
Atemu frowned hard, "Mahado, what would you do? I don't want to marry him! I can't, I just… I don't know what to do. Father will make me marry him and I … Oh Mahado! What do I do…?" Atemu bowed his head in despair; a hand was gently laid on his shoulder.
"My Prince, you know you can do nothing so why not at least give this Yugi a chance. You never know what might happen, you might actually like the boy."
Atemu snorted, fat chance that was!
"My Prince whether you like it or not you will be marrying Prince Yugi. You had better get used to the idea. I'm sorry Atemu, but this is how it will be. At least be nice to the Prince, for all we know he is saying the same thing about you!"
"I suppose you are right Mahado, I'll just be friends with him, nothing more. Thank you Mahado for making me see reason. I think I'll turn in early tonight. I don't think I could sit through dinner with father." With that Atemu got ready for bed. By the time his head hit the pillow he was fast asleep and dreaming.
Prince Yugi was getting ready for his trip to Upper Egypt's palace. He had found out only a couple of hours ago that he would be marrying the Prince there. He had been shocked to say that least. He had politely kept his rebellious thoughts to himself. He was now wishing more than ever he had voiced those thoughts to his parents. Yugi sighed and looked up at the moon they would be leaving at night so they could reach the palace by day.
"Are you ready to go my Prince?" asked a slightly tired voice.
"Yes Mana I'm ready, this just happened so fast I …" Yugi trailed off, he didn't need Mana worrying about him.
"Here my Prince let me pack your things for you, you seemed to stressed out to do that."
"Thank you Mana, I really appreciate it." Yugi watched as Mana packed his things in a neat fashion. After a while Yugi spoke, "Mana?"
"Yes my Prince?"
"What is this Prince Atemu like?"
"I don't really know much about him my Prince. I've heard he bears a striking resemblance to you though. I don't really know what he is like."
"I hope he is nice, I don't want to marry someone I don't know Mana! I don't think I would like living my life with someone I despised. I wish I knew him better. We are supposed to get married a week after we arrive. That isn't enough time to get to know him." Yugi fell silent and looked up at Mana, she had a caring expression on her face, almost motherly. She gave Yugi a light hug and sat with him on the large bed.
"I know you are being forced into this my Prince, but try to make the best of it. You might end up liking him more than you think."
"I just hope I like him… will you be there with me Mana?"
"Yes I will, I will still be caring for you even in another place. I would never leave you, in my eyes you are my son and I love you. Everything will turn out for the better my Prince, you'll see."
"Mana, if you are coming with me and you believe me to be your son then call me by my name. 'My Prince' is too formal for my liking. I know you aren't my real mother, but you are more of one then she ever has been. Thank you Mana."
Mana was touched by Yugi's words, she thought of her as his mother. She wrapped Yugi in a tight embrace before taking him by that hand and leading him to the waiting caravan in front of the palace. Yugi got onto his horse and started riding with the caravan into the long night, which would lead to an even longer morning.
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